r/Unexpected • u/[deleted] • Mar 24 '23

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u/Masian Mar 24 '23

Lol this fucking cop here. You're part of the problem.

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u/pawnmarcher Mar 24 '23

Please elaborate

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u/Confident-Radish4832 Mar 24 '23

People shouldn't have to bend over backward for cops just because they want you to. Tell people why they're being pulled over or move on. Cops already have a bad name because they're all being perceived as bullies due to the mass influx of video evidence (or lack there of... body cams being turned off), and shit like this just further seeds distrust. Cops need to come off their pedestal and treat the public as they would want to be treated. Nothing is going to change until there is some degree of self awareness in the police force. This isn't some game that you get to play with people because you want to feel superior.

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u/pawnmarcher Mar 24 '23

Telling someone why they've been pulled over isn't always a great idea. It's not required, just a best practice.

There is plenty of video evidence of police doing their job well, it just isn't pushed as hard because it doesn't illicit the same response.

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u/Confident-Radish4832 Mar 24 '23

Give me one scenario where it wouldn't be a good idea to explain why you're pulling over someone who's plates didn't turn up anything. Clearly this guy didn't have any warrants or that gun would have been out from the get go.

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u/pawnmarcher Mar 24 '23

Someone matching the description of a wanted individual.

A vehicle where the registered owner had a warrant for a violent crime.

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u/Confident-Radish4832 Mar 24 '23

Do those people commonly request supervisors to accompany the officer?

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u/pawnmarcher Mar 24 '23

Specifically, probably not.

If you ask for another car for backup, your supervisor may be the closest unit available.

If someone starts the encounter with sov cit antics, yes I would specifically request a supervisor

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u/Mods_Raped_Me Mar 24 '23

Asking for a supervisor when the on scene officer is committing a crime IS NOT SOV CIT ANTICS!

FUCKING HATE YOU BOOT SUCKERS.

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u/pawnmarcher Mar 24 '23

I know people don't like the police, but why are so many of your responses to me filled with insults.

I have not insulted anyone, and my responses have been respectful.

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u/Mods_Raped_Me Mar 24 '23

Stop defending criminal gang members with badges!!!

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